Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (b7·2)
c9-02040Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
9. Qa6 Rf6 10. O-O-O h5 11. Qb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bg2, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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